Music Muscles

Busta Rhymes - Throughout his years in the rap game, Busta Bus has gone through what appears to be a metamorphosis. The former Leaders of the New School rapper went from skinny in 1996 to extra brolic in 2008.

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Busta Rhymes - Throughout his years in the rap game, Busta Bus has gone through what appears to be a metamorphosis. The former Leaders of the New School rapper went from skinny in 1996 to extra brolic in 2008.

50 Cent - 50 has been pretty consistent with his muscular tone through the years, but prior to his debut album, the rapper was a bit chunkier and not as chiseled. He's obviously spent quite a bit of time at the g-g-g-g-gym.

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50 Cent - 50 has been pretty consistent with his muscular tone through the years, but prior to his debut album, the rapper was a bit chunkier and not as chiseled. He's obviously spent quite a bit of time at the g-g-g-g-gym.

This guy stays in the gym.

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Nelly - Nelly has always been in shape. But in recent years, the rapper has taken off his shirt a lot, showing a more cut-up frame and toned biceps.

Timbaland - From fat to skinny to toned, Timbaland has had quite a change to his physique. These days, the producer/artist must spend more time in the gym than behind the boards.

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Timbaland - From fat to skinny to toned, Timbaland has had quite a change to his physique. These days, the producer/artist must spend more time in the gym than behind the boards.

David Banner - David Banner recently lost 54 lbs. The Mississippi rapper debuted in hip-hop with a bigger gut, but is now much more lean.

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David Banner - David Banner recently lost 54 lbs. The Mississippi rapper debuted in hip-hop with a bigger gut, but is now much more lean.

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Melle Mel - Many people may not remember Melle Mel in his early days, but the hip hop pioneer turned professional wrestler has beefed up his look quite a bit.

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Melle Mel - Many people may not remember Melle Mel in his early days, but the hip hop pioneer turned professional wrestler has beefed up his look quite a bit.

Dr. Dre - Dr. Dre has never been thin, but it's clear that he's also been hitting the gym too. Maybe that's why it's taking so long for him to drop his highly-anticipated Detox album.

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Dr. Dre - Dr. Dre has never been thin, but it's clear that he's also been hitting the gym too. Maybe that's why it's taking so long for him to drop his highly-anticipated Detox album.